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Taking the "Dense" Out of Density
(Grade 2-6)
Shannon C'de Baca
Course Description:
Teachers need a richer experience with content that is focused, connected to applicable mathematics, and appropriately targeted to the developmental level of their students. Since all content cannot be taught in a single session, it is necessary to teach just a piece of rich content, along with a method that can be used to master other content pieces. The short rigorous tasks in this workshop illustrate the interconnectedness of the mathematical and scientific worlds by prompting teachers to collect both quantitative and qualitative data, and to use both to reach a rich understanding about the nature of the physical sciences. Participants will walk away from this session with a clearer understanding of how to approach the NRC standards for science education.
Shannon C'de Baca
Shannon C'de Baca is a nationally recognized educator and the host of the Annenberg/PBS television series, "The Missing Link in Mathematics." She also serves as a "star" teacher for the PBS science series, NOVA. Ms. C'de Baca has taught high school science for the past 25 years, often using her classroom as a living laboratory to implement the innovations and research-based strategies she shares on a national level. She has an "in the trenches" view that resonates with teachers. Ms. C'de Baca has served as a consultant for the National Center for Education and the Economy, the Public Broadcasting Corporation, the Council for Chief of State Schools, the National Education Association, the National Science Teachers Association, and the United States Department of Energy. She has also played a key role in the development of state and national standards documents for science. Ms. C'de Baca has received awards from the Milken Family Foundation, Sertoma International, the Iowa Department of Education, and NSTA for her classroom work.
